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Clint Eastwood Rejects 'Entirely Phony' Interview as Kurier Admits Recycling Past Remarks

The revelation underscored gaps in the paper’s fact-checking processes, prompting its decision to sever ties with the reporter.

Overview

  • Clint Eastwood issued a statement to Deadline refuting the Kurier interview and calling it “entirely phony.”
  • Kurier acknowledged it had repurposed the 95-year-old director’s previous comments into a fresh Q&A format without conducting a new interview.
  • The Vienna-based daily announced it would no longer collaborate with the freelance reporter responsible, citing breaches of transparency and editorial standards.
  • The fabricated piece, first published on May 30, was widely circulated by international outlets quoting Eastwood on Hollywood’s remake and franchise culture.
  • The episode has intensified scrutiny of sourcing and fact-checking practices in celebrity journalism.